Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Rural Election Priorities Released
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) releases rural priorities for upcoming 2019 federal election As the 2019 federal election approaches, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is calling on all federal parties to commit to building a “rural lens” into their platforms. Rural issues matter to all Canadians and it is important for the federal government […]
RMA Fall 2019 Convention Update
Convention is fast approaching, book your rooms now! The RMA Fall 2019 Convention will take place November 13 – 15, 2019 at the Edmonton Convention Centre. Room blocks have been secured at a number of preferred convention hotels, and we recommend you book your accommodation soon. Hotel shuttles will run between preferred convention hotels at […]
Participate in a Rural Community Energy Mapping Project
QUEST is seeking five rural municipalities to participate in a project intended to advance Smart Energy Community Planning in rural Alberta. The project will bring together key stakeholders in rural communities to explore barriers and solutions to the deployment of distributed energy and energy efficiency in rural Alberta. Findings from the five workshops will be […]
Apply for Community Champions Program!
The Community Champions Program is now open for 2019 grant application submissions The Community Champions Program (CCP), administered by Alberta Depot, is a grant program that supports municipalities and non-profit organizations in building participation in beverage container recycling. The program provides funding for specialized recycling bins (indoor and outdoor) and start-up support for local beverage […]
Here’s How to Get in Touch with Peer Mentors
The Peer Network website is currently undergoing maintenance. In the meantime, use this bulletin to contact peer mentors The Peer Network is a partnership that has created a group of peer mentors who municipal leaders, including councillors and administrators, can contact to obtain advice and / or assistance to help address municipal disputes. Partnering organizations […]
Natural Gas Advisory Report Analysis Available
Rural Municipalities of Alberta conducts an analysis of Natural Gas report RMA has completed an analysis of the 2018 Roadmap to Recovery: Reviving Alberta’s Natural Gas Industry Report. The report was written to provide advice and recommendations to the Minister of Energy on short to medium-term actions the Government of Alberta could take to improve […]
Initial Livestock Tax Deferral Provision Information Posted
Information on tax deferrals for areas facing drought and flood conditions that negatively affect livestock producers now available Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has released a map showing the initial areas eligible for the 2019 Livestock Tax Deferral Provision. The Livestock Tax Deferral Provision allows farmers who sell part of their breeding herd due to drought […]
Alberta Safe Beach Protocol Now Available
Updated revision on water quality indicators and standards for beach water quality Alberta Health has worked with internal and external partners to revise the water quality indicators and standards for beach water quality. The Safe Beach Protocol provides Albertans with a clear understanding of the management of recreational waters in Alberta. The Safe Beach Protocol […]
Provide Feedback on Water for Life Strategy Implementation
The Water for Life strategy is a provincial water strategy adopted by Cabinet in November 2003. Since then, the Government of Alberta renewed the strategy in 2008 and released a Water for Life Action Plan in 2009. The Alberta Water Council (AWC) is reviewing the Water for Life strategy and is seeking input from municipalities and other stakeholders. The review focuses […]
Check out RMA’s Resolution Resources
Looking for an old resolution or need tips on resolution-writing? Visit the RMA website! As members begin the process of preparing resolutions for upcoming district meetings and the Fall 2019 Convention, RMA recommends using the tools available on the resolution section of the RMA website. Click on the links below to learn more: Resolutions Database […]